Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act-2005

Violence against Women is a manifestation of historically unequal power relations between men and women, which have led to domination over and discrimination against women by men and to the prevention of the full advancement of women. The United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women, General Assembly Resolution, December 1993. Domestic violence … Read more

Poverty and unBritish Rule in India (1901)

  The Indian economy in 1901 The British Raj in India The Indian National Congress The Swadeshi movement The Partition of Bengal The Jallianwala Bagh massacre The Non-Cooperation Movement The Civil Disobedience Movement The Quit India Movement The Indian independence movement The Indian economy in 1901 was a largely agrarian one, with agriculture accounting for … Read more

P and SM (Preventive and Social Medicine)

P and SM (Preventive and Social Medicine) The name preventive and social medicine emphasizes the role of: Disease prevention in general through immunization, adequate Nutrition, etc. in addition to the routine hygiene measures, and Social factors in Health and disease. The name preventive and social medicine has gained wide acceptance in the past twenty-five years … Read more

Nature and significance of Bhakti Movements

The Bhakti Movement in Indian history represents a movement that popularized devotional surrender to a personally conceived supreme God. Its origins are traced to the Brahamanical and Buddhist traditions of ancient India. It was in south India that it grew from a religious tradition into a popular movement based on religious Equality and broad based … Read more

Mahatma Gandhi

MAHATMA GANDHI   The role of Mahatma Gandhi in Indian Freedom Struggle is considered the most significant as he single-handedly spearheaded the movement for Indian independence. The peaceful and non-violent techniques of Mahatma Gandhi formed the basis of freedom struggle against the British yoke. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2nd October 1869. After he … Read more

Poverty Estimation in India

Here is a list of subtopics on poverty estimation in India: Absolute poverty Relative poverty Multidimensional poverty Headcount Ratio Poverty Gap ratio Poverty severity index Foster-Greer-Thorbecke index Alkire Foster index Sen poverty index Consumption poverty Income poverty Asset poverty Human Development poverty Rural poverty Urban Poverty Regional poverty Gender poverty Caste poverty Disability poverty Age … Read more

Disguised Unemployment

The Shadow Workforce: Unmasking Disguised Unemployment The global economy, in its constant pursuit of efficiency and cost-optimization, often creates a hidden workforce – individuals who are technically employed but are underutilized, underpaid, or working in jobs that don’t match their skills and qualifications. This phenomenon, known as disguised unemployment, represents a significant challenge to economic … Read more

Infrastructure Sectors

Here is a list of subtopics under InfrastructureInfrastructure Sectors: Air transportation AirportsAirports Air traffic control Aviation safety Aviation security Bridges Bus transportation Canals Dams Drinking water and sanitation Electric power Energy efficiency Energy infrastructure Environmental infrastructure Freight transportation Highways Inland waterways Mass transit Pipelines PortsPorts Rail transportation Roads Solid waste management Telecommunications Water supply Wastewater … Read more